Average monthly temperatures in Edinburgh (°C)

Edinburgh public transport is very well developed. In 2014 a 13 km tram line was opened. It connects the city center (York Palace) with the airport.

The city of J. K. Rowling

Although the author of the Harry Potter’s stories doesn’t come from Edinburgh, it’s here that her most popular children’s book was written (but not only!).

Edinburgh museums

If you’re passionate about the history, we have great news for you – Edinburgh museums are free! Visit the National Museum of Scotland and see the exhibition entirely devoted to mammoths.

Things to see in Edinburgh

It’s the city full of greenery and harmony, where history is felt on every step. There are also many festivals with tens of thousands artists performing their shows.

Edinburgh is Scotland’s second largest city and its capital since the 15th century. The oldest council is the Old Town, forming the city center together with the New Town. Both areas are separated by the Princes Street Gardens. There are four universities there – the University of Edinburgh is the most prestigious and recognizable one with around 40 thousands of students per year.

Edinburgh has very restrictive rules regarding public spaces. Thanks to this you won’t find any places where huge skyscrapers intertwine with charming tenants. Streets are wide, neat, and full of beautiful buildings – you could feel like you’re in a fairy tale there!

Do you want to admire the city panorama in all its splendor? Go to one of the most famous spots in Edinburg – the monument built in honor of Sir Walter Scott. You will pay 4 pounds to get to the top of it, but the view you’ll see is definitely worth it.

Cowgate and Grassmarket are very popular sites too. You’ll find here a plenty of bars and restaurants. For British-style lunch, you may go to the Grain Store at 30 Victoria Street. If you prefer French cuisine, pay attention to Petit Paris restaurant at 38-40 Grassmarket. Do you want to eat on the run, but with a great taste? Visit Oink – as its name indicates, you can order a delicious burger there. It’s located at 34 Victoria Street.

The Edinburgh Festival takes place every year in the city. This is the name for seven events that last from July to September. Among the most popular one is the Fringe festival – the world’s largest art festival with thousands of artists participating (in 2016 there were more than 50 thousands artists!). The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is yet another interesting event where military bands present their skills, but mainly the British Army orchestra.

Average monthly temperatures in Birmingham (°C)

Birmingham has over 250 years of goldsmith tradition. It was then that a Jewelry Quarter was established in the interest of craftsmen working with this precious metal. Currently, there are as many as 400 jewelry factories in the district!

For Tolkien fans

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, the author of novels about the mythical world of Middle-earth, lived in Birmingham. Every year, Tolkien fans gather in the Sarehole Mill Museum near the city.

The roots of heavy metal

Birmingham was the birthplace of Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne, the members of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. There is even a city tram that has been named after Ozzy!

Things to see in Birmingham

Birmingham is the second largest city in the United Kingdom. It used to be associated as an industrial center, but now it attracts a considerable number of tourists with its atmosphere and attractions. What is worth seeing there?

Birmingham is the city of diversity so everyone will find something for themselves. Are you into shopping? A piece of cake! A walk in the historic district sounds better for you? Here you go! Or maybe you prefer active recreation? Done!

If you’re looking for the most picturesque places of the city, you should definitely see the canals running alongside Gas Street. Until 1960 they were used for loading and unloading goods transported by the river. Now you’ll find lots of atmospheric restaurants and clubs by the canals which have turned into a place of rest, hanging out, and all-night fun. While being there, take the boat ride – small brick-built Victorian houses look even more beautiful from this perspective. Interestingly, Birmingham can boast more canals than Venice.

The origins of Birmingham go back to the Middle Ages. Kings Norton – the complex of buildings with, e.g., historic school and the Merchant’s House – dates from the medieval age. Saint Martin's Church was established at the same time. Today it stands… at the heart of the city’s biggest shopping center, The Bull Ring. It’s been built at the location of the 12th-century marketplace. In Birmingham there are also several fine cathedrals, e.g., the Anglican Cathedral of St. Philip, Catholic St. Chad’s Cathedral, and Greek Orthodox Cathedral dedicated to Theotokos and St Andreas as well as Aston Hall with well-preserved interiors, dating back to centuries ago. And if you love art, step into Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery housing the rich collection of works by Edward Burne-Jones, the great Pre-Raphaelite painter.

If, as a child, you dreamed of visiting a factory of the most delicious product in the world – which is, of course, chocolate – you just must go to Birmingham! Not far from the city, the Cadbury World is located. During the three-hour tour not only will you observe the process of making chocolate, but also you’ll try various cocoa treats. After such an intense experience, you can relax in one of the urban parks. The most special one, Sutton, is the world’s biggest Nature Reserve placed in the city space. Spend some time by the lake, do some sports or just laze on the grass – all from 9 a.m. to dusk.

Average monthly temperatures in Bristol (°C)

Each summer, the four-day Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, takes place. You can see then hundreds of colorful balloons flying in the air.

Street art

One of the most famous street artists, anonymous Banksy, comes from Bristol. Look around carefully, and you might find his works, such as Mild, Mild West, Well or Hung Lover.

Pirate tales

If you’re a fan of marine adventures, check out the oldest Bristol tavern, the Llandoger Trow. The legend says that Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, was visiting the place himself.

Things to see in Bristol

Are you fond of marine tales, especially those about pirates? Do you want to feel the atmosphere of a typical English pub? Or maybe you prefer sightseeing? You need to go to Bristol – this port city has many faces!

In the past, Bristol was the most important English port from which not only ships under the British flag were set to sail, but also… the pirate ships. Currently, on site of old docks by River Avon, the Bristol Harbor was built. It’s the great relax zone with a countless number of pubs located on the moored, climatic barges. You should go there for your evening stroll and give a visit to one of the taverns – where beer comes with fun for free!

King Street, running through the center, is also an interesting place where you’ll find the city’s oldest traditional English pubs. The towers of the 12th-century Bristol Cathedral dominating over the city (free admission) are really impressive together with Wills Memorial Building, currently occupied by the University. Despite the crowd of students in front and inside, we advise you to climb the tower and enjoy the beautiful panorama of the city. Great views are also awaiting those who come to see the biggest attraction of Bristol – the monumental Clifton Suspension Bridge.

By the river, you’ll see the world’s largest passenger steamer, the SS Great Britain from the first half of the 19th century that sailed to the United States. At present, there is a museum in its perfectly reconstructed interiors. The art and nature lovers will undoubtedly be pleased by watching the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery exhibitions (free admission), while fans of science will enjoy exploring At-Bristol Museum. If you are fascinated by the Gregorian period, check out the Gregorian House Museum with its rooms faithfully reconstructed according to the spirit of the epoch.

If, instead of touring the city with a guide and a map in your hand (or on your smartphone), you prefer absorbing the local atmosphere and observing the inhabitants, go to one of the parks. On warm days – and these are the most probable in Bristol – all the social life takes place here. Bristolians spend their evenings and weekends in city parks, enjoying their fast meals and sometimes drinking beer on lawns, benches, and walls.

Average monthly temperatures in Glasgow (°C)

Citizens of the city and the surrounding area are using Glasgow patter dialect. It is so different from commonly spoken English that tourists often struggle to understand it.

The city worth visiting

Glasgow has made it to the top ten cities worth visiting according to “Lonely Planet”, a leading publisher of touristic and travelling books.

A first waterproof jacket

Scottish weather is far from a dream one. No wonder then, that the citizen of rainy Glasgow – Charles Macintosh – was the first to create a waterproof jacket, now known as mackintosh.

What’s worth seeing in Glasgow?

Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland and the third one most populated in the whole Great Britain. It came a long way from a small settlement to the biggest port in the United Kingdom. During the Industrial Revolution, Glasgow became a main centre of engineering and industry, especially shipping one, as along the river many shipyards were established.

Today, when one thinks Glasgow, art, science or sport come to his mind. All because of the city’s massive transformation after the demise of the shipping industry. Glasgow is now looking nothing like a sad and bland industrial centre; it has become a capital of culture and fashion, that sets worldwide trends and fascinates with its outstanding architecture. It has the University of Glasgow, which is one of the most prestigious higher education school in Great Britain drawing in numerous students from all over the world.

Football fans mainly associate Glasgow with premises of clubs, such as Celtic F.C. Its main stadium – Celtic Park – is an obligatory visiting point for fans of this sport discipline.

The city provides a great vibe for spending a lazy afternoon or evening, while taking delight in excellent tea or well-known in the whole world Scottish whisky. It also tempts with seafood, award-winning types of cheese, and for those hungry for new tastes, it can offer famous “haggies” made from lamb’s giblets or “scotch broth”, soup based on ram’s head.

Glasgow is a fine option for people focused on sightseeing while travelling. Worth visiting are definitely the city council’s building and the Glasgow School of Art, considered to be a masterpiece of secessionist architecture. Glasgow is full of modern buildings standing by narrow, charming, old streets. The city has something to offer to live music fans as well – we recommend going to King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, where everyday gigs take place, both of local bands and those more popular ones.

Average monthly temperatures in Aberdeen (°C)

In August takes place Aberdeen International Youth Festival, and in March – Aberdeen Jazz Festival. During them streets are filled with music and art.

A fashionable spot

Footdee is currently one of the most interesting districts of the city located on the Pocra shore. You can see there charming houses that used to belong to fishermen back in the day and...dolphins.

Looking from above

In the modern premises of a new University library, you can use a observation deck, from which there is a lovely panorama for the city and the sea.

What’s worth seeing in Aberdeen?

Located on the northern East shore of Scotland, Aberdeen is known mainly for typical for that region granitic architecture and beautiful beaches. Thanks to the oil industry, for which that region is famous for, the city is still developing and getting rich and broadening culinary and touristic offer result in growing each year number of people that want to get to know it better.

The historic characteristic spot of the city is very well preserved ruins of the old town, which is Old Aberdeen. Typical for Aberdeen granitic buildings, thanks to which the city is often referred to as silver or grey one, can be seen, for instance, alongside the main street – Union Street. Over there are located, for e.g. buildings of Town and County Bank, Music Hall and Trinity Hall. A walk in search for granitic pearls of architecture is worth to be continued also via streets Castle Street, King Street, and Castlegate. A must see is also Rosemount Viaduct, Marischal College, the cathedral of St Machar and stone bridges like Bridge of Dee, Wellington Bridge.

Aberdeen is famous as well for located in the city’s center park Union Terrace Park and sandy beach (Aberdeen Beach), at which are restaurants, funfair, cinema and even a gym and shopping mall. It is a perfect spot for romantic walks at the sunset! It is worth also to go to the Victorian premises of Aberdeen Art Gallery and to Aberdeen Maritime Museum, which is the marine museum. Due to perfect connections to other parts of Scotland, you can treat the city as the starting point for trips to outskirts of the region, for instance, to distillery of whisky, to moors or to castles built on cliffs.

What is worth to eat there? The specialty of the region are steaks from beef Angus Aberdeen and fried fishes from the Northern Sea (for e.g. sea bass). A must try are also cullen sink (a thick soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions), ham hock, cock-a-leekie soup (soup of leek and chicken). In search for local tastes, we recommend a trip to Union Square Aberdeen, where you can find many really worth recommending eateries. Scottish dishes can be tried for sure in restaurants Native, Howie’s and Angus and Ale.

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